Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Welcome to Yogi-Human Rights Defender (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at yogi.systems (the “Service”).

Yogi-Human Rights Defender is an independent, non-commercial blog run by an individual to share constructive ideas, awareness, and accountability writing for the betterment of society. We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to read our content. This policy mainly covers the data collected automatically through cookies and Google Analytics, which we use to understand our readership. Our Service is accessible to visitors globally.

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1. Key Terms

• Personal Data: Any information that can identify you, directly or indirectly.
• Usage Data: Information collected automatically when you visit our Service (e.g., pages viewed, browser type, approximate location).
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to help websites function and remember preferences.
• You: The individual visiting or using our Service.

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2. Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information such as your name, email, or phone number unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by contacting us directly via email or a contact form, or subscribing to a newsletter).

Usage Data (Collected Automatically)

When you visit our Service, we may automatically collect:

• Your device’s IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit and time spent on them
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website (how you arrived at our site)
• General location (city/country level, inferred from IP address)

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see below) and is used in aggregate — it is not used to personally identify you.

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3. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use our Service and to improve it over time.

Cookie Type	Purpose
Essential	Required for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering cookie consent choices).
Analytics	Google Analytics — helps us understand traffic patterns and improve content.
Preference	Remembers settings like language, if applicable.

Your choices: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Service may not function as intended. Where required by law (e.g., for EU/UK visitors), we will request your consent before setting non-essential cookies via a cookie banner.

Third-party analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect Usage Data under Google’s own privacy policy. We encourage you to review Google’s Privacy Policy for more detail. Google Analytics may set its own cookies and process data on servers located outside your country.

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4. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Understand how visitors use our Service and improve content and site performance
• Diagnose technical issues
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• Respond to inquiries if you contact us directly

We do not sell your personal data.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process your data on the following legal bases:

• Consent — for non-essential cookies and analytics
• Legitimate interests — for essential site operation, security, and improving our content

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6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your data, including the right to:

• Access the information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw cookie consent at any time (via your browser settings or our cookie banner, if applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (for EU/UK/EEA residents) or your local regulator

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10.

Note for California residents: You have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and to request deletion. As we do not sell personal information, no “opt-out of sale” mechanism is required.

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7. Data Retention

We retain Usage Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained per the retention settings of our analytics provider.

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8. International Data Transfers

As our Service is accessible globally, your information may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence, including in countries that may have different data protection laws. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely wherever it is processed.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK, where applicable), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

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10. Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice where appropriate.

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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Website: yogi.systems/contact

Email: yogimpsingh@gmail.com